Showing posts with label forgot dell password. Show all posts
Showing posts with label forgot dell password. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

What to Do with Dell Password Reset Issues?

Dell laptop administrator password recovery is necessary when the administrator of the Dell laptop forgot the Windows password. Administrator passwords are set and used to keep the laptop or PC secure, but can sometimes prove disastrous. Often, a password set to protect a laptop causes more problems than it actually helps to solve. There are two types of administrator passwords on any laptop or PC: the BIOS password and the Windows password. The exact recovery method used and whether recovery will be successful will depend on which password is needed and why.
Today, we are going to talk about how to reset Dell password if you forgot the admin password. Now, some  approaches are available to do so.
Method 1: an available reset disk

If a previously made password recovery disk is  available or if a general account with Administrator privileges is practical, it is easy for you to reset your Windows password on Dell.
Method 2: Type control "userpasswords2" with administrative right
Restart your Dell 1501 and tap "F8" as the computer is booting.
Choose the "Safe Mode" option and press "Enter."
Select the "Administrator" account to log in to the computer in Safe Mode.
Click "Start," type "control userpasswords2" in the "Search" box and press "Enter."
Click on the locked account and press "Reset Password." This resets and recovers the password on your Dell computer.
Well, if you can not reset the Dell password with the above two methods, I think it is better for you to try with a third party software.  Windows Password Unlocker is one of the best and efficient tool for Windows users to reset Windows password with ease.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

How to Set BIOS to Boot from CD/DVD in Dell Computer?

When you forgot dell password, it’s highly suggested that you should try Windows Password Unlocker Standard to reset the lost Windows password. This easy yet powerful Windows password reset tool allow you to burn a bootable Windows password reset CD /DVD to remove forgotten Windows password in 4 simple steps as follows:
Step 1. Download and install Windows Password Unloker Standard in a computer that you can run as administrator.
Step 2. Create a bootable Windows password reset CD/DVD within a simple click.
Step 3. Set BIOS to boot from CD/DVD in your locked Dell computer.
Step 4. Reset Windows password under WinPE.
The whole Windows password recovery process will take you no more than 5 minutes, without any data loss or damage will occur during the process.  It’s extremely easy for you to get rid of a lost Windows password. As for the problem, it may be difficult for you to set BIOS to boot from CD/DVD in Dell if you are not computer systems professional or for have never had to do so. This following guide will give you step by step instructions on how to set BIOS to boot from CD/DVD in Dell.
1. When you start your computer, check the boot-screen for setup key. For most new PCs, it will be DELETE key to enter BIOS, so make sure to check it. On some Dell Systems, you can use F2 to enter BIOS when the Dell logo screen appears.

2. Now select Boot Sequence and move CD-ROM to the top of the list by using “- “or “+” keys, and press SPACE to enable it.

Press ESC and choose save settings and exit.
Warning: Some Older Dell desktops and laptops may instead use Ctrl+Alt+Enter or Del to enter BIOS while some ohter older Dell laptops may use Fn+Esc or Fn+F1.